German Forces Drive Five Corps Through French Lines
German turning movement drives five corps toward Rheims as French positions along the Meuse Verdun Toul Epinal Belfort resist. Pau’s success near Epinal may delay the German advance while French right wing suffers as communications shrink. East Prussia actions claim victory by both sides as fighting continues.
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Cubs Win Slugfest in Cincinnati and Chicago split
In a free hitting second game of the series, Cincinnati and Chicago traded blows as Lavender Zabel Archer and others contributed. Other league results include Philadelphia beating Cleveland at home to run their win streak, Detroit and New York tangled as Boston prevailed over St Louis, and Washington outlasted Chicago in 15 innings. The Federal League saw Indianapolis defeat Chicago 4 0, with other associations posting scores and postponed games. An empire of war reporting discusses Russian advances from Tilsit toward Konigsberg and the looming Vistula crossing, forecasting Berlin’s fall only after the river crossing.
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Chicago
Roy
Lavender
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Ames
Lear
Fahrer
Clark
Boston
Mass
St. Louis
R. H
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Sax Wake
Washington
D. C
New York
Terres
Boston Owe
St Louis
Chicago Pete
Philadelphia Fee
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Oston Pre
Chicago Hogs Market Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago hogs advance with strong market, receipts yesterday and estimated for tomorrow shown. Prices mostly around 9.19 to 9.72 per cwt with various grades listed. cattle and sheep also priced with receipts outlooks and futures quotes for wheat and grains included.
Market Summary Sioux City Stock Report
Sioux City Iowa Wednesday cattle receipts about 600 hogs 4800 top $9.25 bulk $8.75 to $9.05. sheep 1400 steady. Fat cattle steady with top $9.85 for 884 lb yearling beeves. cattle ranges $7.25 to $10.00. Feeder and stocker prices steady to higher for good stock. hogs 5 to 10 cents higher for light and butcher weights. heavy grades declined a nickel. Sheep and lamb trade steady to weak.
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Ill
Reeves
Texas
Sioux City
Ila
Andrecey
Sioux
City
Mitchell Grain Market Prices Update
Mitchell grain market reports wheat prices with No 1 northern at 0.93, No 2 northern at 0.90, No 3 northern at JATS-0.32, No 3 white at 0.32, No 3 flax at 1.45 and flax at 65 cents.
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Mitchell Grain Market
Northern
Minneapolis Wheat Prices and Grain Deliveries
Minneapolis cash market reports show No. 1 hard wheat at 1.23 for 3 4, No. 1 northern around 1.15 to 1.21 3 4, No. 1 regular at 1.14 3 4 to 1.19 3 4 with arrivals in 10 days and No. 2 hard Montana at about 1.10 3 4 to 1.11.
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Minneapolis
Montana
Milwaukee grain market prices for wheat corn oats barley rye and flax
Milwaukee market notes list wheat prices for New Dakota No 1 northern and No 2 northern, plus 1 4 No 1 northern September and December. Corn shows No 8 yellow No 3 mixed and futures. Oats barley rye and flax prices follow standard grades with bid and ask ranges and monthly contracts.
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Milwaukee
New Dakota
Northwestern
Paris hears Germans within 40 miles in WWI aerial report
A wartime pilot recounts flying from Paris toward the French border and Maas. He describes climbing to altitude, being fired on by artillery and enemy planes, losing sight of pursuers, and returning to observe rifle-bullet damage on a plane.
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Paris
Maas
Germans Still Try Surrounding Armies In Europe
A military expert notes the European situation with the Allies: British and Belgian troops around the Somme, Amiens area, facing German cavalry and infantry. French forces north of Verdun including Lazere, six French corps attacked by eleven or twelve German corps as the broader battle unfolds to the east.
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Washington, D. C
France
Somme
Amiens
England
Verdun
Lazere
Woman Recluse Opens Doors When War Begins
At a village near Paris the white haired woman whose shutters never opened before now greets war by inviting a daily dining guest from the French army. Her fiancé died in battle and she seeks revenge through aid to the war effort, while townsfolk raise funds and morale across the front.
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Paris
France
War Tax Increase Sought by Germans
From Archies France a correspondent notes the German army has passed with no troops in sight, while 40,000 Belgians moved through Tournai. On Friday the Germans demanded £80,000 ($400,000) as ransom, holding the mayor and others as hostages and giving two hours to pay. £70,000 ($350,000) was collected. An extra hour of grace followed.
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Archies
France
Tournai
Aylward Brothers Claim Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Karel and John Aylward claim the Democratic nomination for governor in a contest marked by party line shifts and local endorsements. The brothers seek to unite factions as they present their platform and support within the state party.
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Karel and
John Aylward
German Editor Ridicules Russian Army Invasion Claims
New York City report cites Herman Ridder criticizing Russian mobilization boasts as preposterous. He disputes Russia could field up to eight million and argues only four million could be mobilized for an offensive, outlining staged operations in Eastern Prussia, Konigsberg, and Vistula fortresses.
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Herman Ridder
New York Zeitung
United States
Germany
Austria
Europe
Russia
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Prussia
Dniester
Sered
Lembert
Poland
Konigsberg
Vistula
Allies Cater to Opinion in the United States
Britain presses for American neutral stance while urging support against autocracy. American opinion is valued as Washington may shape the postwar settlement. Debate centers on ships under the American flag and food to Holland amid a long war. Berlin described as the most comfortable city in Europe in a striking dispatch.
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England
America
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Spectator” Inn
German War Outlook From Berlin Describes Kaiochou Fortifications
A Berlin correspondent reports that Kiaochou remains strongly defended by land forces, with a 4,000 man garrison and stout German resistance intent. Krupp plans siege guns, 47 cm, capable of long range bombardment, while Berlin notes steady war logistics, abundant provisions, active theaters, and comfortable city life despite the conflict.
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Germany
Kiaochou
Kaiochou
Berlin
Denmark
Europe
French Parents Offer Sons to the War God
A Paris story extols French bravery in war as Gen. De Castelnau and his three sons head to the front. One son dies early, prompting the general to resume command with quiet resolve. Mme De Castelnau learns of the loss at Mass and asks which son fell. An Alsatian trades farewells with German troops before declaring he'll fight to kill his own son in the Fortieth regiment.
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France
Gen. de Castelnau
Mme. de Castelnau
de Castelnau
Muelhausen
Dr King’s New Life Pills Tonic Claim Chronicle
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure all tonic that will cleanse the stomach and bowels, promote bile flow, remove body poisons, and tone the liver and general system. It emphasizes health benefits and a restorative effect.
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Dr. King
First dose promise for cured mood and health
An advertisement claims a first dose will cure a depressed dizzy bilious and constipated condition and notes it is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
Federal Ship Bill Favored By House Committee
The House merchant marine committee reported favorably the government merchant marine bill. Chairman Alexander aims to take the measure up next week. The bill would appropriate $25,000,000 to purchase merchant vessels. President Wilson returned today from the summer White House at Cornish New Hampshire.
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Washington, D. C
House Merchant Marine Committee
Alexander
House
Wilson
White House
Cornish
New Hapshire
McGovern Nominated in Wisconsin Primary
Returns from Wisconsin primary indicate Governor McGovern Republican and Paul Hastings Democrat likely as U S Senate nominees with Emanuel Philips Republican anticipated for governor. The report notes broad party support and outlines the tentative ticket based on early tallies.
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Milwaukee
Wis
McGovern
Paul Hasting
United States
Emanuel Philips
Bath John
Hog cholera effects noted in South Dakota
Pierre observes changes after the hog cholera epidemic with 1914 hogs assessed at 497,074 down from 584,616 in 1913 while cattle shows 1,089,467 in 1914 up from 956,096. Horses and mules rise to 634,656 from 627,422 and sheep increase from 591,049 to 419,331 in the year.
Sloan's Liniment Ad Warns Against Bites and Insects
An old advertisement warns that mosquitoes and other insects spread disease and urges purchase of Sloan's Liniment to disinfect bites cuts and sores. It touts antiseptic effects, a money back guarantee, and a price of 25 cents at the druggist.
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Sloan’s
Yousationic
Dark Hair Restoring Remedy Promises Natural Color
An old time recipe named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to restore dark hair and gloss. The remedy is said to darken gray hair naturally, improve dandruff and greasy scalp, and costs about 50 cents for a large bottle.
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